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Windsor, CA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Windsor
Active adult retirement communities are popular in Windsor, residents enjoy small town living with milder weather than much of California. Windsor has 18 wineries within 10 miles…
Active adult retirement communities are popular in Windsor, residents enjoy small town living with milder weather than much of California. Windsor has 18 wineries within 10 miles of the city, numerous annual festivals, and abundant hiking in the nearby state parks and natural areas. Â
Cost of Living & Taxes
While the cost of living in Windsor is much higher than the nationwide average it is only slightly higher than the rest of California. On a 100 point national cost of living scale Windsor's overall cost of living score is 151.5 compared to California's 149.9. The main factor is housing where Windsor scores 252.8 and California 234.8 compared to the 100 point average.Â
Windsor sales tax is 8.5% which includes the 6% state sales tax plus 2.5% Sonoma County taxes. The average property tax in Sonoma County is 0.60%. California does have a state income tax which ranges from 1% to 12.3%, Social Security is not taxed but other forms of retirement income are subject to normal income taxes.Â
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Windsor area, including:Â
Historical sites and museums
- Hembree House Cultural Center
- Pacific Coast Air Museum
Outdoor activities
- Mayacama Golf Club
- Riverfront Regional Park
- The Fountaingrove Golf Club
- Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
- Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
- Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Climate
The Windsor area sees about 18 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of February. Average winter temperatures range from 41° to 56°. Summer in Windsor is hot and dry with summer temperatures averaging between 54° and 84° with 61% humidity.Â
Health Care
The closest hospitals to Windsor are:Â
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center is a 173 bed hospital which is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and has The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.
Healdsburg District Hospital is a small 43 bed community hospital that has also been certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital is a Level II trauma center which has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades in the areas of cardiology, critical care, gastrology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and surgical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Windsor, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Windsor has 130 homes, the largest has 130 homes, and the average community consists of 130 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Windsor.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Windsor stay on the market for around 327 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $677,839, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Brooks Creek average around $677,839.
16 communities near Windsor
202 homes near Windsor
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,870 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,478 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,224 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,686 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,054 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,314 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,599 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,058 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,281 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,814 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,344 sq ft
|Mobile Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,665 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,054 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,157 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,074 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,870 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,521 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,059 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,870 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,154 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,054 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,665 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,054 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,054 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,284 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,095 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,162 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,585 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,212 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,670 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Windsor, there is 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in Windsor has 130 homes, the largest has 130 homes, and the average community consists of 130 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Windsor.
On average, listings in 55+ community in Windsor stay on the market for around 327 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $677,839, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Brooks Creek average around $677,839.
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